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. >> reporter: and in 2011, he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters sasha and malia. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa reentered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> and we are happy to be joined here in the studio tonight by nelson mandela's biographer. rick stangel is former managering editor of "time" magazine who during his time of chronicling the life of nelson mandela actually lived with him. he spoke about mandela in his book "mandela's way." in fact, he is god father to your older song. and my first quote to start off this conversation. you and i have known this day is coming for 20 years or more. the last pure hero on the planet. >> brian, e had is, indeed, the last pure hero. but if he were here to talk to us, he would say that he wasn't a hero in the conventional sense. he wasn't a saint. he wasn't a philosopher. he was a pragmatic politician. he had one great goal, bring
. >> reporter: and in 2011, he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters sasha and malia. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa reentered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> and we are happy to be joined here in the studio tonight by nelson mandela's biographer. rick stangel is...
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the white house says president obama plans to attend. john and diana? >> tahman, president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did mandela have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he says he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. the president said his first political action was attending an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robben island after he took office. and mrs. obama, michelle obama, along with her daughters, sasha and malia, they visited mandela, reading a book with him. and also talking with him. obviously, mandela, south africa's first black president, a huge inspiration to the u.s.'s first black president and his family. >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. thank you. >>> you heard tahman reference that memorial service that will be held in a football stadium. it's just part of a logistical nightmare south african officials are now facing. >> in addition to the obamas,
the white house says president obama plans to attend. john and diana? >> tahman, president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did mandela have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he says he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. the president said his first political action was attending an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robben...
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. >> who else in the world could make this happen? within hours of his death a moment of silence at the united nations security council. it seems across the globe there is universal work. >> president obama left a hanukah session to send this message of gratitude. >> the day he was released from prison gave me a sense of what human being can do when guided by hope. i can't think of my own lift without the example nelson mandela set. so long as a live i will do what i can to learn from him. >> world leaders say he was the face of forgiveness. and a human inspiration. many around the world were admiring of his struggle for human dignity, equality and freedom. >> one of the wribrightest lighf our world has gone out. nelson mandela was not just a hero of our time, but a hero of all time. >> a legend for the powerful and people on the streets of times square. >> it's a big loss for all of us that he died. >> god bless him and his family, and all the beam he fought for. i hope the legacy lies on. >> remembering how he thought and lived, a l
. >> who else in the world could make this happen? within hours of his death a moment of silence at the united nations security council. it seems across the globe there is universal work. >> president obama left a hanukah session to send this message of gratitude. >> the day he was released from prison gave me a sense of what human being can do when guided by hope. i can't think of my own lift without the example nelson mandela set. so long as a live i will do what i can to...
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you have everybody from raul castro to president barack obama and many other world leaders. so politically, they collide and in many different ways, historically, they collide. when you get to the united nations, they can kind of -- they can kind of choreograph it so that somebody will, if they want to, say inadvert lenient meet somebody in a hallway or avoid somebody that they don't want to meet. here it's much more kind of a big jumble with all of these 91 heads of state. presidents of six nations, et cetera. it's pretty, pretty difficult. in a way, i think that does symbolize nelson mandela because he brought together not only, let's say, western, european, capitalist countries that later came on board and were opposed to apartheid but also the socialist nations. we're going to see a number of people from nations of africa and other latin america who more identify with this socialist communist side of things which was very active back in the 1950s and '60s in supporting revolutionary movements. and nelson mandela is kind of -- has feet in both worlds, so to speak. >> you
you have everybody from raul castro to president barack obama and many other world leaders. so politically, they collide and in many different ways, historically, they collide. when you get to the united nations, they can kind of -- they can kind of choreograph it so that somebody will, if they want to, say inadvert lenient meet somebody in a hallway or avoid somebody that they don't want to meet. here it's much more kind of a big jumble with all of these 91 heads of state. presidents of six...
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. >>> president obama joined leaders around the world in mourning the death of nelson mandela. the white house says the president and the first lady will travel to south africa to at ten the state funeral. the two met in 2005 when obama was a senator in illinois. the president travelled to south africa in june but he was too ill to meet with mandela. libby casey joins us now. >> gratitude and so much remembrance has come pouring in from all over washington. president obama recalled how as a young man he was first inspired to political action back in college by going to an anti apartheid rally. and he talked about the role model that mandela. the president yesterday remembered his words that nelson mandela said he wanted to see an ideal, a society where there was democracy and freedom for all. >> nelson mandela lived for that ideal, and he made it real. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. and said he has gone home. and we have lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs t
. >>> president obama joined leaders around the world in mourning the death of nelson mandela. the white house says the president and the first lady will travel to south africa to at ten the state funeral. the two met in 2005 when obama was a senator in illinois. the president travelled to south africa in june but he was too ill to meet with mandela. libby casey joins us now. >> gratitude and so much remembrance has come pouring in from all over washington. president obama...
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. >> the tributes are pouring in from all over the world this morning. president obama had some very, very poignant words to honor the late president of south africa. he actually invoked words that were used at president lincoln's funeral. >> he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and bending will to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of others, madiba transformed south africa and moved all of us. his journey from a prisoner to a president embodied the presence that human beings and countries can change for the better. his commitment to transfer pour and reconcile for those who jailed him set an example that all humanity took inspire to whether the lives of nations or our own personal lives. the fact did he it all with grace, with humor, and the ability to acknowledge his own imperfections only makes the man that much more remarkable. >> well said. the president also said that mandela inspired him. protests against the apartheid in south africa was the president's first foray in politics. >>> george w. bush
. >> the tributes are pouring in from all over the world this morning. president obama had some very, very poignant words to honor the late president of south africa. he actually invoked words that were used at president lincoln's funeral. >> he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. through his fierce dignity and bending will to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of others, madiba transformed south africa and moved all of us. his journey from a prisoner to a...
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funeral, he said yes and so will every other important world leader. this is one that will rivet the world because of the stature of mandela and i expect that you will see something that is very, very rare in our lifetimes, an event of that magnitude. >> let's check in with chris bishop of cnbc africa. we want to know what the scene is like on the ground there. >> it's 20 past 12, pitch dark here and already people are starting to gather. people are crying. some people are carrying south african flags. the news is spreading like wild fire across this country. jacob zuma went on air live to announce it this evening about half an hour ago. as he said what many were feeling there, even though they knew that the day was going to come sooner rather than later, s it is a day that is devastating to all of us. to build a united non-sexist, non-racist democratic south africa that is prosperous. and i thought the words may us all rest in peace, god bless africa. it's very, very sad here at the moment. >> it is early and we are expecting the president to begin hi
funeral, he said yes and so will every other important world leader. this is one that will rivet the world because of the stature of mandela and i expect that you will see something that is very, very rare in our lifetimes, an event of that magnitude. >> let's check in with chris bishop of cnbc africa. we want to know what the scene is like on the ground there. >> it's 20 past 12, pitch dark here and already people are starting to gather. people are crying. some people are carrying...
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president obama and other world leaders will attend. on sunday the funeral service will be held. nelson mandela will be buried in qunu, his home village, it was be a small affair. people will learn to educate the yawning as to whoa he was. >> it's are remarkable scope. what are the messages coming in from religious leaders? >> well, you can put it simply. from father sebastian at the largest catholic church in soweto, he told me a couple of hours ago that nelson mandela paved the way. now we need to walk it. his sermon is we can live back to the past, let's take what he did and move ahead. that's a basic message religious leaders are having over the country. here in soweto all the reflection and prayers is manifesting itself in a massive and joyful street scope. we have seep seen parade, dancing and sipping. >> it's quite a scene. a week of ceremonies before nelson mandela's burial next sunday. today is a day of prayer outside of nelson mandela's home. a memorial will be held on tuesday with leaders from around the world, including president obama and former presidents, george w.
president obama and other world leaders will attend. on sunday the funeral service will be held. nelson mandela will be buried in qunu, his home village, it was be a small affair. people will learn to educate the yawning as to whoa he was. >> it's are remarkable scope. what are the messages coming in from religious leaders? >> well, you can put it simply. from father sebastian at the largest catholic church in soweto, he told me a couple of hours ago that nelson mandela paved the...
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president obama was joined by george with the w. bush, carter and clinton. there will be several days more of commemorations for this great man but today, perhaps, was the highlight. johannesburg, south africa. >>> ktvu's ken wayne is in washington, d.c. right now to cover the national hearing into the deadly airline crash at sfo. why the hearing was postponed and when it is when we come backed to begin -- and when it is expected to begin. >>> why what happened today is angering supporters of andy lopez who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy. [ female announcer ] for those who love sweets your season is here. let's just call it the baking time of year. you need special ingredients. you need the staples for homemade. you need safeway sugar for just a buck eighty-eight. and that magic thing that makes everyone want another only two ninety-nine for challenge butter. and when hands get messy, quite surely they'll say, yum! wow! yay! what a sweeter holiday. safeway. ingredients for life. >>> breaking news out of nevada. a group of two adults and four child
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is watching this and all the world is paying respects to nelson mandela and perhaps all the world has learned some of the lessons of reconciliation. >> lester holt inside the stadium. we're now told president obama's motorcade is on its way from his hotel to the arena. charlayne hunter dahl, once americans got to meet and know nelson mandela i know this is true in your case, the common denominator, often, was the struggler in the united states versus what wasin going on here which was, of course, bylaw as harsh as it gets, as suppressive as it gets, but nelson mandela at some pointas learned your ow personal history, which i hope you don't mind me saying involves you being y one of the first two african-american students att the university of georgia, 1961. it was a big deal and a big story at the time. >> well, you know, these relationships areim intertwined the civil rights movement and the, movement to free south africa. you know, they're parallel histories. many objective, freedom and equality. many don't know this because they associatete martin luther king primarily wir the civi
is watching this and all the world is paying respects to nelson mandela and perhaps all the world has learned some of the lessons of reconciliation. >> lester holt inside the stadium. we're now told president obama's motorcade is on its way from his hotel to the arena. charlayne hunter dahl, once americans got to meet and know nelson mandela i know this is true in your case, the common denominator, often, was the struggler in the united states versus what wasin going on here which was, of...
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some heads of states, perhaps barak obama will attend that. then we will see three days of lying in state. 2340u what will be symbol ec about that is that he will lie in state at the steps of the union building in nearly the same place where he took his oath of office to become the first democratically elected president. once that process is over on day nine essentially of this program, he will be flown by military aircraft along with the elders vip political figures and his family, which is large, they'll be flown down to his hometown and then the military, the state will effectively hand over his body, his coffin, his casket to the family at the get as of the homeinstead, i think from what we understand there will be a shift from moving the south african flag to putting a blanket over his casket, which will symbolize him coming home to his ancestral land. then there will be atate funeral in the ground of his ancestral home in the hills where he walked and played as a young child. so there really is a sense of a full circle of life here going
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a trip scheduled to that part of the world. he they did not meet but he did go inside his cell in robben island. here's what he wrote. on behalf of our family, we're deeply humbled to stand where men of such courage faced down injustice and refused to yield. mandela represented and i think michael sheir among others pointed out in the "new york times" today the kind of hope that would become the theme of the president's first campaign. what has been his influence on barack obama and his leadership? >> well, actually, that photo you just took of obama in june of 2013, that was the second time he was in that cell. i was with him the first time in august of 2006 when he was on as a united states senator from illinois when he was on a swing through africa. and he didn't do the kind of high profile signing that you have there, but it was important to him. it was important symbolically. he understand he was himself the son of a kenyan coming back as a united states senator, that was still a big accomplishment. and i could see back wh
a trip scheduled to that part of the world. he they did not meet but he did go inside his cell in robben island. here's what he wrote. on behalf of our family, we're deeply humbled to stand where men of such courage faced down injustice and refused to yield. mandela represented and i think michael sheir among others pointed out in the "new york times" today the kind of hope that would become the theme of the president's first campaign. what has been his influence on barack obama and...
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president obama has spoken, the mandela family has spoken. most people are leaving. there are still speeches going on, it's rain, wet in there, but, you know, i couldn't help but listen to the conversation you were just having with your previous guests about the fact that when the current president jacob zuma was introduced, there were boos. they showed president obama and there were cheers across the stadium. the current president was booed. i have a couple people here on their way out and i wanted to talk to them. why did that happen within the booing for the current president? >> i think it's because the local deliver being done, i think you that was the main concern. >> what is the main economic concern, jobs, what is it? >> jobs, everything here around the country. >> how is this such a celebration today of this man who ended apartheid and yet so many people are dissatisfied with the economic situation? >> maybe trying to compare zuma and mandela, mandela did so oh much and zum ax is doing not so well. that's why maybe people are booing so much. >> what is your
president obama has spoken, the mandela family has spoken. most people are leaving. there are still speeches going on, it's rain, wet in there, but, you know, i couldn't help but listen to the conversation you were just having with your previous guests about the fact that when the current president jacob zuma was introduced, there were boos. they showed president obama and there were cheers across the stadium. the current president was booed. i have a couple people here on their way out and i...
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there is no one you can point to and say, this is also a hero for the world to use president obama's term. >> thank you for joining us. straight ahead, death of nelson mandela is hitting home. >> i think of him quite often. because some of the things he's said to me over the years, be bigger, be better. as best a person as you can be because it does make a difference. ♪ [ male announcer ] playing in the nfl is tough. ♪ doing it with a cold, just not going to happen. ♪ vicks dayquil powerful non-drowsy 6-symptom cold & flu relief. ♪ no matter what city you're playing tomorrow... [ coughs ] [ male announcer ] ...you can't let a cold keep you up tonight. ♪ vicks nyquil powerful nighttime 6-symptom cold & flu relief. ♪ i'm here to say a few words about the power of baking stuff with nestle toll house morsels. you can heal a broken heart with a bundt cake. make a monday mornin' feel like a friday afternoon with some nestle toll house morsels. let's close our laptops and open our ovens. these things don't bake themselves. we have to bake them for one another. we can bake the wo
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there are a number of world leaders in attendance. our president did shake hands with raul castro, number of people for the memorial of nelson mandela. 21 years ago today, mandela and leclerk won the peace prize. >> we will keep you posted on all news coming from johannesburg. >> if you want to continue to watch what's going on, go to foxnews.com. we're covering it live. >> if you are planning to undergo surgery, don't schedule it on a friday. whoa. this according to a new report that claims you're going to have 24% increased risk of death. here to explain this is dr. david samati. that's a starting number n it's a secret that all the surgeons and staff probable lea know about this -- probably know with this. as you get closer to thursdays and friday, you may not have the same surgeon on board. if you have complications, you're going to come in on saturdayed and sunday. you might not have mro or cat scan taken. you may wait in the emergency room a little longer. so if you're going through elective surgery, you may want to go either mo
there are a number of world leaders in attendance. our president did shake hands with raul castro, number of people for the memorial of nelson mandela. 21 years ago today, mandela and leclerk won the peace prize. >> we will keep you posted on all news coming from johannesburg. >> if you want to continue to watch what's going on, go to foxnews.com. we're covering it live. >> if you are planning to undergo surgery, don't schedule it on a friday. whoa. this according to a new...
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president obama, and u.s. vernal -- certainly ban ki-moon - just a few of the speakers. the services are taking place at the f.n.b. stadium, built for the football world cup which south africa opened in 2010, and where nelson mandela had his last appearance. the stadium has room for 95,000, many dignitaries and heads of state and members of the public. there are locations sets up where people can watch the event at the memorial service on a big screen in case they can't get to f.n.b. stadium. one is orlando and dobsonville stadium in soweto. the others are further east in ellis park, and those that can't make it to any of those venues, there are big screens in public places in all provinces across the country. >> dignitaries began to arrive at the stadium for the ceremony. arch bishop desmond tutu joined by former president jimmy carter. f.w. de klerk arrived in the last half hour. he dismantled apartheid. f.w. de klerk passed legislation that repealed discriminatory laws transformer south africa into a multicultural society. >> mike hannah is in the stadium and haru mut
president obama, and u.s. vernal -- certainly ban ki-moon - just a few of the speakers. the services are taking place at the f.n.b. stadium, built for the football world cup which south africa opened in 2010, and where nelson mandela had his last appearance. the stadium has room for 95,000, many dignitaries and heads of state and members of the public. there are locations sets up where people can watch the event at the memorial service on a big screen in case they can't get to f.n.b. stadium....
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gathering of world leaders in the history of the globe. they are holding a service today. the stock exchange close said for minutes and banks announced they will shut down on the day of mandela's funeral. i am joined by two men who can give perspective on how his death affects south africa this morning. donald begins is here with me in washington and the current ambassador joins me from johannesburg. i will start and we have a little bit of a satellite delay. bear with me there. just tell me, how is johannesburg reacting this morning. what do you see on the streets? >> chuck, thank you so much for having me on during this period of global reflection. there is a somber mood in johannesburg. even in the darkest times, south africans will sing and celebrate accomplishments and you are seeing that out on the streets of johannesburg now. >> tell me about your suck suszsusz -- successor. mandela has been this sort of politically overused in many ways, but how do you expect the south african government to transition to a post mandela world? >> i
gathering of world leaders in the history of the globe. they are holding a service today. the stock exchange close said for minutes and banks announced they will shut down on the day of mandela's funeral. i am joined by two men who can give perspective on how his death affects south africa this morning. donald begins is here with me in washington and the current ambassador joins me from johannesburg. i will start and we have a little bit of a satellite delay. bear with me there. just tell me,...
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. >> such a father figure for everybody around the world. he had such influence. >> no doubt about it. look at the "washington post" and the headline the nation's healer is dead. first quote from president obama. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. that is a powerful, true quote. and the prisoner who became president, south africa's leader, a symbol of moral force. >> all of the things that he was, where he was iconic and legendary and he became such a big thing, the next headline from the new york daily news sums up what he was. it says nelson mandela 1918-2013, farewell dear friend and i think a lot of people were able to connect with him in such a way where they felt not only was he a mass pif man where they couldn't touch him but interconnected to our lives in a daily basis. >> the best of humanity right there. certainly will be missed and celebrated. we'll be right back. >>> this morning the passing of nelson mandela. it's the news the nation had prepared for. a man beloved around the world is gone. >> in the name of pea
. >> such a father figure for everybody around the world. he had such influence. >> no doubt about it. look at the "washington post" and the headline the nation's healer is dead. first quote from president obama. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. that is a powerful, true quote. and the prisoner who became president, south africa's leader, a symbol of moral force. >> all of the things that he was, where he was iconic and legendary and he became such...
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president obama threw the switch. and mariah carey and aretha franklin performed. the president also took a moment to remender former south african president nelson mandela. saying "we are privileged to live in a world that was touched by his goodness". >> donning a new role as unicef's goodwill ambassador, world famous singer and song-writer, katy perry expressed her unconditional support for the most vulnerable children. katy's official appointment as the new unicef goodwill ambassador took place on tuesday at the organization's headquarters in new york. katy's journey with unicef began in april this year when she visited madagascar, one of the poorest countries of the world. she says the trip changed her life and inspired her songs. >> and a reminder. the little boy known as bat- kid will be back in san francisco tomorrow for a fundraiser for the 'make-a- wish' foundation. it's called "brave the bay" - and police officers and others will take part in a 5-k walk and run.also a cable car pulling contest. organizers are hoping to raise about 75-thousand dollars. 5
president obama threw the switch. and mariah carey and aretha franklin performed. the president also took a moment to remender former south african president nelson mandela. saying "we are privileged to live in a world that was touched by his goodness". >> donning a new role as unicef's goodwill ambassador, world famous singer and song-writer, katy perry expressed her unconditional support for the most vulnerable children. katy's official appointment as the new unicef goodwill...
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in addition, we have had world leaders like president obama paying tribute to his life and we are really waiting to see what happens now going forward. >> as you say, we are going to in which we pay tribute to the man and that we will have his funeral. presumably, the logistics of that funeral are going to be something because world leaders will be pouring into this country to attend that event. >> yes, i think so. does not come as a surprise. he was a very old man and has been ill for a long time. i'm sure there were thorough preparations. bigsure it will be a very event, a big, big moment in the history of the country. >> thank you very much indeed. >> for more on nelson mandela's bloombergt's bring in tv's africa anchor. what is his legacy? hewhen he became president, engaged with all of the chief executive officers. find outth them to what the investment prognosis was. heading up to the elections, he ensure that they wanted peace -- he engaged with the investment community and embarked on a tour around the world, which assisted in south africa getting rid of those sanctions. we saw g
in addition, we have had world leaders like president obama paying tribute to his life and we are really waiting to see what happens now going forward. >> as you say, we are going to in which we pay tribute to the man and that we will have his funeral. presumably, the logistics of that funeral are going to be something because world leaders will be pouring into this country to attend that event. >> yes, i think so. does not come as a surprise. he was a very old man and has been ill...
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president obama threw the switch.and the first lady and their daughters were there to watch. hundreds of people braved the cold, wet weather to see it all happening. performances included aretha franklin. >> we're getting you in the holiday spirit with another kron local special. a one-hour show that takes you live all around the bay area.to show you some spectacular lights.and celebrations. kron 4's amazing holiday lights is next friday night the 13th -- at 9pm. right after kron 4 news at 8. >> coming up, seconds count on firefighters need to respond but however, the valuable time is wasted because of people behaving badly. i love watching tv outside. and why can you move the tv out here? the wireless receiver. i got that when i switched to u-verse. but why? because it's so much better than cable. it's got more hd channels, more dvr space. yeah, but i mean, how did you know? i researched. no, i-i told you. no. yeah! no. the important part is that you're happy now. and i got you this visor. you made a visor! yes! that i'll never wear. ohh. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv fo
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and many other world leaders. today, earlier today south african president zuma joined other mourners in laying flowers in what has become a shrine outside nelson mandela's johannesburg home. in capetown archbishop desmond tutu said that losing nelson mandel rah was like losing a close member of your family. today in south africa everyone is mourning. tonight they will be dancing in the streets, but this is not some disrespectful partying, bill. this is a sign of respect, an african tradition for africa's ultimate struggle hero. bill? bill: well done, paul..% thank you. we're looking forward to the next nine, ten days in your country in south africa. martha? martha: well, now for more on nelson mandela, let's wring in a man who brings a unique perspective to this discussion because he was the u.s. ambassador to south africa during apartheid. edward perkins, former u.s. ambassador to south africa, ambassador, welcome. it is very good to have you with us this morning. >> thank you. good to be here. martha: look back
and many other world leaders. today, earlier today south african president zuma joined other mourners in laying flowers in what has become a shrine outside nelson mandela's johannesburg home. in capetown archbishop desmond tutu said that losing nelson mandel rah was like losing a close member of your family. today in south africa everyone is mourning. tonight they will be dancing in the streets, but this is not some disrespectful partying, bill. this is a sign of respect, an african tradition...
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as president obama said and others, the world has changed. he was able to come out of the prison after 27 years, knolls a prison, but as a part of the majority of the population of south africa that was being oppressed for decades by the minority. he was able to transform from being a lawyer to a political activist, to being a rebel and a warrior and a prisoner to a really consummate politician, who was able to see the big picture and came out and understood the story of the other. learned after afrikaan, and created peace, and all we have to look back is the phenomenal pictures, heart-stopping pictures, if you look back at pictures from 59 el '94. truly awe-inspiring. millions came out for their first democratic election. it was peaceful, and it was just the best civic action of democracy that we've ever seen. it was an amazing moment in south africa, and they have basked in that. >> i'm going to bring fareed back in a mom. donna brazil is here, and as we see the reaction coming in from all over the world, give me a thought. what did -- you
as president obama said and others, the world has changed. he was able to come out of the prison after 27 years, knolls a prison, but as a part of the majority of the population of south africa that was being oppressed for decades by the minority. he was able to transform from being a lawyer to a political activist, to being a rebel and a warrior and a prisoner to a really consummate politician, who was able to see the big picture and came out and understood the story of the other. learned...
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. >> i against the whole country is getting ready for a lot of world leaders including president obama to come to south africa to pay their respects. what are you seeing and feeling there in anticipation of all of these world leaders coming there? >> well, there most certainly is the sense of appreciation and pride that a south african leader like nelson mandela put this country into the spotlight, and that his passing away is causing this attention, these global leaders to come into the country itself. there's also a sense amongst people that perhaps this celebration, this aura of celebration is going to morph into a much more somber atmosphere, especially as we get closer and during the days when he is actually being buried, the day when of course that memorial for him is going to be taking place. this has really been a moment for so many that we've been speaking to, to really feel that sense of pride in the country that's prided their country gave birth to an individual to such a hero and icon. >> we'll check back with you, arwa damon on the scene. still to come much more on the imp
. >> i against the whole country is getting ready for a lot of world leaders including president obama to come to south africa to pay their respects. what are you seeing and feeling there in anticipation of all of these world leaders coming there? >> well, there most certainly is the sense of appreciation and pride that a south african leader like nelson mandela put this country into the spotlight, and that his passing away is causing this attention, these global leaders to come...
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the remembrances far and wide as president obama and other world leaders head to johannesburg. >>> stunning announcement from singer susan boyle who captivated the world with her humble roots and winning voice. ♪ i dreamed a dream in time gone by ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> private diagnosis and why she's decided to make it public. it is monday, december 9th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now" with john muller and diana perez. >>> good monday morning, everybody. how was your commute in? >> it actually wasn't so terrible. i know i'm one of the lucky ones. what was the west churning has hit us now. >> philadelphia really got bombed where i am on the jersey shore not too far away, maybe 90 minutes away, got six inches. it is wintertime. >> you are closer to the water than i am. i probably got three inches. still bad. >> let's talk about the wicked stuff out there. we begin with then storm that moved to the east coast, heavy snow and ice that triggered deadly pileups and a nightmare for air travelers, as well. >> forecasters had called for light snow in the philadelphia
the remembrances far and wide as president obama and other world leaders head to johannesburg. >>> stunning announcement from singer susan boyle who captivated the world with her humble roots and winning voice. ♪ i dreamed a dream in time gone by ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> private diagnosis and why she's decided to make it public. it is monday, december 9th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now" with john muller and diana perez. >>>...
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president obama was among the 100 or so world leaders who arrived at the soccer stadium outside johannesburg to pay their respects. later mandela's body will lie in state for three days before the funeral at the royal village. >>> bitter cold, submight have ze -- sub-zero temperatures and more snow as airlines cancel more than 700 flights today at airports across the storm zone. >>> quickly looking at the weather. for the nation, rainy across the southeast. but clear across most of the bitterly cold midwest, and we are going to have some chilly weather for the west coast. >>> this morning, the world honors the life and achievements of nelson mandela, we remember what could be called his "invictus" moment. >> a simple act that reached across his nation's racial lines and summed up his stand for reconciliation. byron pitts reports from johannesburg. >> reporter: south africans will stand in the stadium cheering nelson mandela's name. it's certainly n >>> making news in america this morning, a tribute for nelson mandela gets under way overnight. a joyful crowd in the streets. so is our team wit
president obama was among the 100 or so world leaders who arrived at the soccer stadium outside johannesburg to pay their respects. later mandela's body will lie in state for three days before the funeral at the royal village. >>> bitter cold, submight have ze -- sub-zero temperatures and more snow as airlines cancel more than 700 flights today at airports across the storm zone. >>> quickly looking at the weather. for the nation, rainy across the southeast. but clear across...
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leaders from all over the world will be attending. it will include ten days of mourning that will culminate with a state funeral and a private farewell for those closest to him. president obama and the first lady will go to south africa next week and pay their respects. at least two former presidents, bill clinton and george w. bush will also be flying on board air force one. today we spoke with the reverend cecil williams in san francisco about the impact nelson mandela had on his life. >> i was just so overcome by this man who was not just soft- spoken but who articulated and interpreted to people his genuine humanness, his genuine concern for human kind. no wonder he was a world leader. >> this is a photo of reverend williams with nelson mandela. it was taken when the two met in oakland in 1990, just four months after mandela was released from a south african prison where he had been held for 27 years. president obama has ordered all flags on federal buildings to be flown at half staff in honor of nelson man dell la. the flag was a
leaders from all over the world will be attending. it will include ten days of mourning that will culminate with a state funeral and a private farewell for those closest to him. president obama and the first lady will go to south africa next week and pay their respects. at least two former presidents, bill clinton and george w. bush will also be flying on board air force one. today we spoke with the reverend cecil williams in san francisco about the impact nelson mandela had on his life....
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tonight millions are mourning nelson mandela all around the world. symbol of freedom and strength of human spirit. in south africa and beyond. this is abc news, washington. >> mandela will receive a state funeral. arrangement not yet announced but president obama is expected to fly to south africa to attend. >> well mandela impact on his country can not be overstated nor can the legacy he leaves behind for the rest of the world including here in the bay area. lee ann is in berkeley. >>reporter: june 1990 nelson mandela was released from prison few months earlier. 58,000 people packed the oakland coliseum to see and hear him. mandela delivered a message of thanks and hope. >> it is you that people of oakland, the people of the bay area who have given me and my delegation hope to continue the struggle. >>reporter: state senator hancock was on stage with mandela that day. back then she was the mayor of berkeley and the city council had already voted to sanction south africa. >> take turned out to be a movement that grew. east bay was the first place. th
tonight millions are mourning nelson mandela all around the world. symbol of freedom and strength of human spirit. in south africa and beyond. this is abc news, washington. >> mandela will receive a state funeral. arrangement not yet announced but president obama is expected to fly to south africa to attend. >> well mandela impact on his country can not be overstated nor can the legacy he leaves behind for the rest of the world including here in the bay area. lee ann is in berkeley....
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administration's philosophy goes there is an old country song by conw twitty, make the world go away, and i think that that is the oma philosophy. and i hope it goes away. lou: he was thinking of ahigher purpose. thank you so much. we appreciate it. coming up next, black friday sales were disappointing, but it doesn't mean the economies and markets would move lower. we will find out. the legendary investor joins us next. >> the extreme left teaming up with amnesty advocates, the fast food industry unions and pushing for a minimum wage of $15. once upon a time, an insurance clerk stumbled upon cottage. [knock] no one was at home, but on the kitchen table sat three insurance policies. the first had lots of coverage. the second, only a little. but the third was... just right! bear: hi! yeah, we love visitors. that's why we moved to a secluded house in the middle of the wilrness. just the right coverage at just the right price. coverage cheer from progressive. lou: fast food workers are to go on strike in 100 cities across the city on thursday. organizers are dmandingwages more than doub
administration's philosophy goes there is an old country song by conw twitty, make the world go away, and i think that that is the oma philosophy. and i hope it goes away. lou: he was thinking of ahigher purpose. thank you so much. we appreciate it. coming up next, black friday sales were disappointing, but it doesn't mean the economies and markets would move lower. we will find out. the legendary investor joins us next. >> the extreme left teaming up with amnesty advocates, the fast food...
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anniversarythe 25th of world aids day. dozens of people gathered this evening for a candlelight vigil on f street northwest. they honor the memories of those who have died from aids and showed solidarity with people who are living with the virus. but ithink globally really want you to act globally. i mean that. get tested, know your status. practice safe sex. by ae event was sponsored clinic that was established in 1958 and has been at the forefront in providing education, counseling, care to people with aids and hiv. overseas, pope francis marked world aids day. he addressed thousands of people who gathered at st. peter's square. the pope called on catholics around the world to pray for those suffering from aids and hiv. he also asked people to pray for the doctors and researchers working to find treatments and a cure for that disease. funeral services were held in south carolina today for a postal worker who was shot and killed in prince george's county. family members and friends gathered in rock hill to say goodbye to
anniversarythe 25th of world aids day. dozens of people gathered this evening for a candlelight vigil on f street northwest. they honor the memories of those who have died from aids and showed solidarity with people who are living with the virus. but ithink globally really want you to act globally. i mean that. get tested, know your status. practice safe sex. by ae event was sponsored clinic that was established in 1958 and has been at the forefront in providing education, counseling, care to...
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could do our part to seek the world as it should be. when president obama visited south africa this summer, mandela was so ill, the two were unable to meet. still mandela's inspiration played large during the president's trip. president obama returned to robben island, the prison where mandela known as madiba spent 18 years but this time he brought his entire family. >> there was something different about bringing my children and malia is now 15. sasha is 12. and seeing them stand within the walls that once surrounded nelson mandela, i knew this was an experience that they would never forget. i knew that they now appreciated a little bit more the sacrifices that madiba and others had made for freedom. >> reporter: soon after the leader's death was announced, obama said he could not imagine his life without mandela's example. >> we have lost one of the most influential, courageous, and profoundly good human beings that any of us will ever share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. >> reporter: we a
could do our part to seek the world as it should be. when president obama visited south africa this summer, mandela was so ill, the two were unable to meet. still mandela's inspiration played large during the president's trip. president obama returned to robben island, the prison where mandela known as madiba spent 18 years but this time he brought his entire family. >> there was something different about bringing my children and malia is now 15. sasha is 12. and seeing them stand within...
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the possible connection to president obama and why he cannot have an iphone. >>> good morning. we're still looking at slow traffic around the bay area. as you can see, 237 is slow. also other areas still slowing down. we'll tell you where those are. >>> we're starting to warm up a little bit from the overnight lows from the very cold start. coming up we'll take a look at the current temperatures in your neighborhood and another freeze warning being issued for parts of the bay area. i love watching tv outside. and why can you move the tv out here? the wireless receiver. i got that when i switched to u-verse. but why? because it's so much better than cable. it's got more hd channels, more dvr space. yeah, but i mean, how did you know? i researched. no, i-i told you. no. yeah! no. the important part is that you're happy now. and i got you this visor. you made a visor! yes! that i'll never wear. ohh. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for two years with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. >>> an autopsy on paul walker shows he died from injuries he suffered in
the possible connection to president obama and why he cannot have an iphone. >>> good morning. we're still looking at slow traffic around the bay area. as you can see, 237 is slow. also other areas still slowing down. we'll tell you where those are. >>> we're starting to warm up a little bit from the overnight lows from the very cold start. coming up we'll take a look at the current temperatures in your neighborhood and another freeze warning being issued for parts of the bay...
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this it is obama care. and it is a failed system built upon a faulty foundation. and now we're seeing the real life impacts of that. there are republican ideas that are out there. we have a lot of members who would love to have the opportunity to debate those if we could get that chance. it means the president will have to acknowledge this isn't working and get back to the drawing board. we would be more than willing to enter into that discussion to address what we can do about the high cost health care. for most people, that's what it comes down to themselves cannot pay the rental, they can't faye mortgage they don't even acknowledge. if you send your loonlts out here to say on television, you like your doctor, you keep him, you just pay more. they so don't get it. that to me is appalling. they decided to do this on a strictly partisan basis without input from republicans and they passed a law that i think in their word, in their theoretical world, was the solution that they thought would solve this. >> but let me go back to my original thesis. the arrogance. in
this it is obama care. and it is a failed system built upon a faulty foundation. and now we're seeing the real life impacts of that. there are republican ideas that are out there. we have a lot of members who would love to have the opportunity to debate those if we could get that chance. it means the president will have to acknowledge this isn't working and get back to the drawing board. we would be more than willing to enter into that discussion to address what we can do about the high cost...
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to the breakout star of the zoo's panda cam and as thousands of fans including first lady michelle obama gave val balance special shout out atc's naming ceremony. she's also on second surviving cub born at the national zoo after several attempts impregnated her mother may she fails giant pandas are one of the world's most endangered specie seats that now was conceived through artificial insemination in march . what a technology industry has been around almost as long as the state of israel. however in recent years since israel's entrance to the oecd countries dominance worldwide has expanded dramatically where at the what the convention and to love eve which has become the biggest showcase o israel the innovations to representatives of over fifty countries. anthony cox and the newest these clite by a diverse team would a division that makes that since israel has joined his optimization and started cheering exported technology which is at the very crucial impact of many of the member states israel is clearly a a world leader in water technology and since this instance ellis joined a least
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, and i think that that is the obama philosophy. and i hope it goes away. lou: he was thinking of a higher purpose. thank you so much. we appreciate it. coming up next, black friday sales were disappointing, but it doesn't mean the economies and markets would move lower. we will find out. the legendary investor joins us next. >> the extreme left teaming up with amnesty advocates, the fast food industry unions and pushing for a minimum wage of $15. we will take it up with the "a-team" [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the merces-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right r you, no matter which list you'ren. [ santa ] , ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] get thell-new 2014 cla250 wow...look at you. i've always tried to give it my best shot. these days i'm living with a higher risk of stroke due to afib, a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. at first, i took warfarin, but i wondered, "could i up my game?" my doctor told me about eliquis. and three important reasons to take e
, and i think that that is the obama philosophy. and i hope it goes away. lou: he was thinking of a higher purpose. thank you so much. we appreciate it. coming up next, black friday sales were disappointing, but it doesn't mean the economies and markets would move lower. we will find out. the legendary investor joins us next. >> the extreme left teaming up with amnesty advocates, the fast food industry unions and pushing for a minimum wage of $15. we will take it up with the...
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under obama care, who those. if you look at england, some of the other -- >> who knows? it is not a single payor plan, so don't say it is. it's still being run by the free market. >> what if the republicans said i have an idea, why don't you repeal the corporate welfare part of this bill. see what he would say about that. that's actually smart. then you put it on him to say, no, i'm not going to repeal the corporate welfare part of this bill because if they do, then insurance companies can't make a profit which means that obama care as designed as we all know is going to fail. how about that? >> the problem is that -- >> bob, the president hasn't taken any of the republican ideas because he doesn't want them. this is about blaming somebody. >> but the bottom line is i guess they have no wi-fi in the white house, he still hasn't signed up. >> he has to wait until the website works. >> somebody better be under that computer with things that go like this -- >> he will not be doing it live. it will be a still shot. all right. directly ahead, a couple of outrageous stories. t
under obama care, who those. if you look at england, some of the other -- >> who knows? it is not a single payor plan, so don't say it is. it's still being run by the free market. >> what if the republicans said i have an idea, why don't you repeal the corporate welfare part of this bill. see what he would say about that. that's actually smart. then you put it on him to say, no, i'm not going to repeal the corporate welfare part of this bill because if they do, then insurance...
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and in 2011, he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters malia and sasha. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa embraced a future and he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> let's just take a look at the johannesburg stock market. we saw in the past half an hour, there was a five-minute pause to trade to go mark mandela's passing. it's been one of the stronger performers so far this year, 13 plus percent the size of the gains. the currency, the opposite story that we've seen pressure on the south african rand of late. dollar/rand rates are up, which means the rand has been down 24% so far this year. we've seen further gains extended across the xetra dax. still a couple hundred points as what we had in november. but 0.4% on the ftse. the cac extending its gain now with the ftse. but this is nonfarm payrolls. the market is very much looking to see what the jobs number is going to be out of the state. bund markets t
and in 2011, he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters malia and sasha. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa embraced a future and he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> let's just take a look at the johannesburg stock market. we saw in the past half an hour, there was a five-minute pause to trade to go...
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and then emerged triumphant and somebody that the entire world could look up to. this is -- you can bet that president obama's going to be heard on this before too long. and we've lost somebody that deserves emulation everywhere. >> i don't know, i just want to bring people a little bit of background information here about mandela's condition over the last couple of months. he had been three months in the hospital with the recurrent lun september, originally. but those lung problems attributed to the tuberculosis he contracted during 27 years in prison before he led his country to democracy, subject of many biopics lately. what is your view on his history in south africa and overseas? >> i think he has more stature than anyone around the world with the possible exception of the pope. a lot of continue versy around the current president as well as becky who proceeded him in that job who was nelson mandela's successor. i think this is somebody whose reputation was titanic and the entire world will be mourning. >> we are following the news here for us. walk us throug
and then emerged triumphant and somebody that the entire world could look up to. this is -- you can bet that president obama's going to be heard on this before too long. and we've lost somebody that deserves emulation everywhere. >> i don't know, i just want to bring people a little bit of background information here about mandela's condition over the last couple of months. he had been three months in the hospital with the recurrent lun september, originally. but those lung problems...
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as world powers prepare to sit with iran, the obama administration is opening the door to sell u.s. defense systems to allies. despite a deal with iran they pose a threat not addressed by the nuclear agreement. >> no strategy is risk free. diplomacy takes kournal, vision. our emphasis on diplomatic tools should not be misinterpreted. we know diplomacy cannot operate in a vacuum. our success will hinge on america's military and the credibility and assurances to our allies and partners in the middle east that we will use it. >> he made those comment addressing leaders at a summit in bahrain. >> preparations are under way for the burial of nelson mandela. people from all over the world are gathering in johannesburg, celebrating his life with a dance or prayer. we report on the unique gift to bring people together. >> nelson mandela dreamt of a rainbow nation. maybe this is what he had in mined. leaney bruce and her family remembered him. >> to see this many people across borders and cross, singing together and honouring an amazing man. >> we are here because of nelson mandela. we live
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he taught the world to forgive by example. one of the millions of people he touched, president obama, who addressed the nation late this afternoon. >> for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands and bent the ark of the moral universe toward justice. >> we want to show you live pictures now outside of mandela's home in south africa. it is now about 4:30 friday morning in johannesburg. that city will soon be waking up to this news. these people have been singing, praying and celebrating the life of this legendary man. he lived thousands of miles away, but mandela's impact reaches here in the bay area. stephanie chuang joins us in oakland. the memories are vivid of the coliseum in 1990. >> we spoke to two people who got to meet him that day. the deputy mayor of oakland. we spoke to congresswoman barbara lee. in the '70s they were out here demonstrating, boycotting and one of them went to jail as they fought against apartheid in south africa. it was a hug shared
he taught the world to forgive by example. one of the millions of people he touched, president obama, who addressed the nation late this afternoon. >> for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands and bent the ark of the moral universe toward justice. >> we want to show you live pictures now outside of mandela's home in south africa. it is now about 4:30 friday morning in johannesburg. that city will soon be waking...
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care will have limited access to some of the nation's leading hospitals including two world renowned cancer centers amid a drive-by insurers cost to limit costs, the majority of insurance plans being sold on the new health care exchanges in new york, texas, california. for example will not offer access to sloan kettering memorial in manhattan or md anderson cancer center in houston. two of the top cancer centers, or cedar sinai in los angeles, one of the top research and teaching hospitals in the country. experts say the move is to limit consumer choices and steer them away from the hospitals considered too expensive or inefficient, reflects a new competitive landscape in the insurance industry since the passage of the affordable care act, barack obama's 2010 health care law. tucker carlson and penny lee. i don't know if either of you, i'm sure, would know somebody that had cancer. >> of course. >> somebody you love, you care about gets cancer wouldn't you want them to go to sloan kettering or md anderson? two of the top cancer research centers in the country? >> i do. my mother just
care will have limited access to some of the nation's leading hospitals including two world renowned cancer centers amid a drive-by insurers cost to limit costs, the majority of insurance plans being sold on the new health care exchanges in new york, texas, california. for example will not offer access to sloan kettering memorial in manhattan or md anderson cancer center in houston. two of the top cancer centers, or cedar sinai in los angeles, one of the top research and teaching hospitals in...
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leaders took the time to express their condolences this evening here's president obama. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. from the days gone home. but we've lost one of the most influential courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. you no longer belongs to us he belongs to the ages president george h.w. bush said he was a man of tremendous moral courage who changed the course of history in this country president bill clinton said that nelson mandela taught us so much about so many things perhaps the greatest lesson especially for young people is that while bad things do happen to good people we still have the freedom and responsibility to decide how to respond to injustice cruelty and violence and how they will affect our spirits hearts and minds mandela's health has been failing consistently over the past few months due to a recurring lung infection he was last in the hospital in september but was eventually discharged and allowed to return home artie's policy or brings us a look back at this great l
leaders took the time to express their condolences this evening here's president obama. he achieved more than could be expected of any man. from the days gone home. but we've lost one of the most influential courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. you no longer belongs to us he belongs to the ages president george h.w. bush said he was a man of tremendous moral courage who changed the course of history in this country president bill clinton...
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. >> reporter: and in 2011 he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters malia and sasha. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa embraced a multiracial future and re-entered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country, we are one people. >> reporter: brian williams, nbc news, new york. >>> we'll have much more on mandela's death in just a moment, but first, a massive winter storm is blasting its way across much of the country. in oklahoma, a number of accidents have been reported due to the recent snow accumulation. temperatures in missouri hit so low that roads became sheets of ice leaving drivers sliding all over the place. now for a look at the national forecast, bill karins is here with more. good morning, bill. >> a lot of school delays today, cancellations, power outages, people may go for a week or so in arkansas and tennessee without power. one of those ice storms, the setup is perfect. the arctic air yesterday an
. >> reporter: and in 2011 he was paid a visit in south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along first daughters malia and sasha. admired around the world and revered at home, nelson mandela's south africa embraced a multiracial future and re-entered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country, we are one people. >> reporter: brian williams, nbc news, new york. >>> we'll have...
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how is she going to court african-americans in the post-president obama world five years after her husband's comments, which created some problems in that demographic for mrs. clinton. she now is trying to work to repair any remaining damage, if there is one. but there is another overlooked headline that deserves more attention than it got and it's how clinton aligns and distances herself from the administration to best position herself for 2016. there were two politico pieces that brought up this issue in the past week, particularly on the topic of iran. will, for instance, former secretary of state hillary clinton publicly react to the nuclear deal? and if so, how? a current decision is to stay silent and there's a lot of good reasons to stay silent. while she's cautiously optimistic about the deal, the implication is that she still has some lingering concerns and perhaps she wouldn't have been comfortable negotiating it the way john kerry was comfortable doing it. while she doesn't want to be out-israeled by anybody, she also doesn't want to look like she is undermining her successor at t
how is she going to court african-americans in the post-president obama world five years after her husband's comments, which created some problems in that demographic for mrs. clinton. she now is trying to work to repair any remaining damage, if there is one. but there is another overlooked headline that deserves more attention than it got and it's how clinton aligns and distances herself from the administration to best position herself for 2016. there were two politico pieces that brought up...
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and it's a sign of mandala's importance as a world leader that mr. obama will be joined by former presidents george w. bush and bill clinton and their wives. anthony, venita? >> bill plante at the white house this morning. >>> the world remembers nelson mandela as a fighter for justice and a great national leader. but mandala also understood the rich power of music. in tonight's 48-hour special, "nelson mandela: father of a nation" jazz legend and cbs contributor, went wibtynton marsalis shows how music became an instrument of social change in south africa. ♪ ♪ >> nelson mandela's life-long fight for freedom in south africa had a secret weapon -- music. ♪ ♪ >> one of the masters of that music, and a man who knew nelson mandela is legendary horn man, hugh masekela. we got together to remember mandala and the music that propelled a people's revolution. ♪ ♪ >> the story of nelson mandela jailed for such a long time. but what was the perception of mandala when he was in jail? were you aware of him and what he had done? >> we all knew him from
and it's a sign of mandala's importance as a world leader that mr. obama will be joined by former presidents george w. bush and bill clinton and their wives. anthony, venita? >> bill plante at the white house this morning. >>> the world remembers nelson mandela as a fighter for justice and a great national leader. but mandala also understood the rich power of music. in tonight's 48-hour special, "nelson mandela: father of a nation" jazz legend and cbs contributor, went...
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use the opportunity for their own personal politicking not least of all the american president barack obama who raised quite a few are brawls when he shook the hands of the cuban leader now this is despite the fact that an embargo is in place between the two countries obama was also smiling and on side being british prime minister david cameron and the danish leader they actually took a self shot of themselves and this despite the fact that there has been some kind of friction particularly between the united states and britain in recent weeks and recent months at the same time it was noted that the comment that was made by the czech prime minister who was caught on camera when he was commenting over the fact that he had a knee injury and might not be able to attend mandela's funeral at that time he said and i'm quoting i'm dreading i will have to go in the end he did not come but his foreign minister did come and what this does point to is the fact that world leaders use these kind of office. unities as an opportunity not only to pay respect to south africa's greatest son but also as an opp
use the opportunity for their own personal politicking not least of all the american president barack obama who raised quite a few are brawls when he shook the hands of the cuban leader now this is despite the fact that an embargo is in place between the two countries obama was also smiling and on side being british prime minister david cameron and the danish leader they actually took a self shot of themselves and this despite the fact that there has been some kind of friction particularly...
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president obama marked world aids day at the white house just a short while ago, announcing some new research initiatives and giving credit to those who have fought for progress against the disease. >> it's the result of countless people, including so many of you working together. >> one of the people in the room sitting in a plum seat in the front row was microsoft co-founder bill gates, the co-chairman and trustee of the bill and melinda gates foundation, which has committed billions to hiv research and grants. he and his wife were just listed number one on the forbes list of america's top giveres, nearly $2 billion in 2012 alone. bill gates was kind enough to leave the white house to join us now. i really appreciate it. we have better hors d'oeuvres anyway. thank you for being here. >> great to be here. >> i want to start with your friend bono who has worked with you on the aids issue. he had some comments which raised some eyebrows over the weekend. this is what he said about the fight against aids. let's listen. >> there's a chance of having the first aids-free generation by 201
president obama marked world aids day at the white house just a short while ago, announcing some new research initiatives and giving credit to those who have fought for progress against the disease. >> it's the result of countless people, including so many of you working together. >> one of the people in the room sitting in a plum seat in the front row was microsoft co-founder bill gates, the co-chairman and trustee of the bill and melinda gates foundation, which has committed...